Scotland’s Finance Secretary has confirmed she is entering the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon – with Kate Forbes’ announcement meaning there are now three candidates vying for the top job.
Forbes, who had been widely tipped to stand, announced her decision on Monday, insisting she has the “vision, experience and competence to inspire voters across Scotland”.
Currently on maternity leave after giving birth to her first child last year, her announcement came as another possible successor to Sturgeon, Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson, ruled himself out of the race.
